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Transform a tired kitchen

Give your kitchen a face-lift with these quick and easy ideas.

Sometimes small changes make all the difference. Renovate your kitchen in a weekend with these do-it-yourself ideas.

1. Brighten up worktops
Mask damaged or stained work surfaces with inexpensive and cheerful cutting boards. Try Jelli Boards, available in four colors: green, orange, pewter and white. They're dishwasher safe and odor-resistant. $9.95; at Crate & Barrel.

2. Update old lighting
Spotlight dark areas of your kitchen by changing regular lighting to track or strip lighting. The heads are adjustable so you can position the lights directly where you're working. Lowe's Home Improvement Center, has product listings and installation instructions.



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